Theresa May's Chequers Deal - Brexit Explained

The video discusses the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU, focusing on the challenges of reaching a deal. It explains the implications of a hard Brexit, which involves the UK leaving all EU aspects, and a soft Brexit, which maintains closer ties. Theresa May's Chequers deal is introduced as a compromise, aiming to balance hard and soft Brexit elements. However, the deal faces criticism from both sides and requires approval from the UK Parliament and a supermajority of EU nations. The video highlights the complexities and political divisions surrounding Brexit negotiations.

What is the main issue preventing the UK and EU from reaching a Brexit deal?

• Lack of agreement on trade tariffs

• Disagreements within Theresa May's government

• EU's refusal to negotiate

• UK's demand for more time

What is a key feature of a hard Brexit?

• Leaving the EU's single market and customs union

• Keeping existing EU trade deals

• Continuing to follow EU laws

• Maintaining open borders with the EU

How would a hard Brexit affect Northern Ireland?

• It would have no impact on Northern Ireland

• It would allow free movement of people

• It would maintain the open border with Ireland

• It would require a hard border with Ireland

What is a characteristic of a soft Brexit?

• Maintaining open borders with the EU

• Imposing tariffs on EU goods

• Ending all EU trade deals

• Leaving the single market

What is the Checkers deal primarily focused on?

• Trade agreements

• Immigration control

• Environmental policies

• Military cooperation

What does the Checkers deal propose regarding trade?

• A facilitated customs union with a common rulebook

• Tariffs on all EU goods

• No trade agreements with the EU

• A complete break from EU trade laws

How does the Checkers deal address immigration?

• It does not address immigration

• It allows free movement of people

• It ends free movement but includes a mobility framework

• It imposes strict immigration quotas

Why do some hard Brexit supporters criticize the Checkers deal?

• It does not allow new trade deals

• It maintains open borders with the EU

• It imposes high tariffs on EU goods

• It gives the EU too much control

What is a major concern for soft Brexit supporters regarding the Checkers deal?

• It maintains the EU's common fisheries policy

• It allows free movement of people

• It imposes tariffs on EU goods

• It does not cover the service sector

What is required for the Checkers deal to be approved by the EU?

• Unanimous approval from all EU states

• Approval from the UK Parliament only

• Approval from at least 20 EU states representing 65% of the population

• Approval from the European Court of Justice